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Cisco Completes TANDBERG Offer and Launches Compulsory Acquisition Integrated

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=0D=0A=0D=0ACisco Completes TANDBERG Offer and Launches Compulsory Acquisition Integrated=
Cisco TelePresence Product Portfolio to Usher In New Way of Working =0D=0A**Media/Analyst=
Conference Call Details Below**=0D=0ASAN JOSE, Calif. - April 19, 2010=
- Cisco [http://www.cisco.com?elq=3Deb6fdc72ea8f456e93c4741e9a251f65] (NASDAQ:=
CSCO) today announced it has completed its voluntary offer for TANDBERG=
[http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3Deb6fdc72ea8f456e93c4741e9a251f65] (OSLO:=
TAA), a global leader in video communications. The close of this transaction,=
and the consequent creation of an extensive combined product portfolio,=
accelerates Cisco’s vision of changing the way people communicate and collaborate=
by delivering simple, unique and interoperable collaboration experiences.=
=0D=0A”Today we are celebrating a very important step for our customers=
in the journey to put people at the center of collaboration and change=
the way we work,” said Marthin De Beer, senior vice president, Emerging=
Technologies Business Group, Cisco. “We strongly believe that telepresence=
- the next generation of videoconferencing - along with Cisco’s entire=
rich collaboration portfolio, powers this new way of working where everyone,=
everywhere, can be more productive through the pervasive use of video and=
face-to-face collaboration.”=0D=0AThe full TANDBERG product line is now=
part of the Cisco TelePresenceT portfolio. Through this combined offering,=
the Cisco TelePresence business provides customers with access to a fully=
integrated architecture, a comprehensive network-based endpoint and infrastructure=
portfolio - designed to help provide multivendor interoperability - and=
a suite of unique experiences, customizable applications and flexible deployment=
models. =0D=0AWith the close of this transaction, Fredrik Halvorsen, the=
former CEO of TANDBERG, becomes senior vice president and leader of the=
new TelePresence Technology Group within De Beer’s organization. This newly-formed=
group includes three fully integrated businesses that will focus on endpoints,=
infrastructure and Cisco TelePresence cloud services. =0D=0AUnder this=
leadership, and with unified product lines, employees and vision, Cisco=
aims to provide consistency and investment protection for customers while=
speeding innovation that will positively impact the creation of new collaboration=
experiences.=0D=0AUnder the terms of the tender offer, and following the=
completion of the compulsory acquisition of shares, Cisco will have purchased=
all of the outstanding shares of TANDBERG for 170 Norwegian kroner per=
share for an aggregate purchase price of approximately 19 billion Norwegian=
kroner or $3.3 billion. Cisco expects the acquisition to be dilutive to=
non-GAAP earnings in fiscal year 2010 and accretive to non-GAAP earnings=
in fiscal year 2011. =0D=0AThe New Cisco TelePresence Experience: Endpoints,=
Infrastructure and Cisco TelePresence Cloud Services =0D=0ACisco is unique=
in its architectural approach to collaboration, bringing together network-based,=
open, integrated and interoperable solutions. From multipurpose rooms and=
immersive solutions to personal systems that include PC clients, the combined=
Cisco TelePresence portfolio retains the full range of endpoints, infrastructure=
products and flexible deployment options from Cisco and TANDBERG. Customers=
are also provided with a comprehensive set of solution platforms for horizontal=
and industry applications. Cisco has committed to work to ensure the entire=
portfolio interoperates with third-party systems and PC video clients,=
including Microsoft Office Communicator. =0D=0AThe integrated infrastructure=
includes offerings and services that allow customers to enjoy exceptional=
intra- and intercompany collaboration experiences, high-performance multipoint=
meetings, and any-to-any interoperability. The services and offerings also=
allow robust management and scheduling capabilities and highly secure usability=
features like “One Button to Push” and “Continuous Presence.” Unique to=
Cisco TelePresence is a set of media services for advanced recording, streaming,=
transcribing, transcoding and video analytics capabilities. =0D=0ACisco=
also provides a spectrum of on- and off-premise deployment and service=
options for Cisco TelePresence. From comprehensive managed services, including=
intercompany, from the world’s top service provider partners to hosted=
intercompany services, cloud-based applications and even “do it yourself”=
options, customers have access to flexible deployment and services options=
that meet their unique needs. This means that customers can choose the=
right mix of intercompany collaboration options based on audience, location=
and connectivity. =0D=0AExtended Industry Interoperability and Standards=
Development=0D=0ABeyond interoperability across company boundaries, the=
combined Cisco TelePresence portfolio provides a rich assortment of options=
designed to facilitate any-to-any video interoperability. These multivendor=
support options and our commitment to deliver broad-based industry standards=
through the Telepresence Interoperability Protocol (TIP) for native telepresence=
interoperability, provide customers with investment protection and flexible=
options for extending their investments to new forms of collaboration.=
=0D=0ATIP provides the underpinning for a scalable multiscreen switched=
architecture and was released as a method to provide native telepresence=
interoperability. TIP is currently available under license from Cisco and=
will be transferred to the International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium=
(IMTC) or another independent industry body to facilitate interoperability.=
=0D=0ATo advance native telepresence interoperability, Cisco is launching=
the TIP Open Source project and will publish the TIP source code libraries=
by July 1, 2010. Nine videoconferencing and telepresence vendors have licensed=
TIP so far. =0D=0AExpanded Partner Opportunities=0D=0AThe Cisco and TANDBERG=
worldwide ecosystem of partners that deliver and support world-class Cisco=
TelePresence and video collaboration experiences will continue to support=
customers. Cisco will honor existing services and support commitments made=
to TANDBERG customers and partners through the TANDBERG service team. Cisco=
plans to reveal a harmonized partner strategy that combines the best of=
the TANDBERG and Cisco programs to help ensure a seamless experience for=
existing and new customers, and will provide exciting new opportunities=
for partners. =0D=0ALaunch of Compulsory Acquisition=0D=0ACisco also announced=
today that its wholly owned subsidiary Cisco Systems Netherlands Holdings=
BV (”Cisco BV”) shall acquire all of the outstanding issued shares in TANDBERG=
that are not currently owned by Cisco BV, by a compulsory acquisition of=
shares. Following completion of the compulsory acquisition, Cisco BV will=
be the sole shareholder of TANDBERG.=0D=0A=0D=0AWith the closing of the=
voluntary offer, Cisco BV holds approximately 91.1 % of the voting rights=
and share capital in TANDBERG. Cisco BV has resolved to exercise its right=
to conduct a compulsory acquisition of the shares in TANDBERG, pursuant=
to the Norwegian Securities Trading Act section 6-22, c.f. the Norwegian=
Public Limited Companies Act section 4-25. The compulsory acquisition will=
be effective from the close of trading today, and today will be the last=
day TANDBERG shares are traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange. =0D=0ACisco=
BV is offering consideration of NOK 170.00 per share in the compulsory=
acquisition, which is the same price paid in the voluntary offer. =0D=0AA=
letter containing information about the price offered and other matters=
in relation to the compulsory acquisition will be sent to all shareholders=
whose shares are subject to the compulsory acquisition. Subsequent to the=
compulsory acquisition, TANDBERG plans to apply for delisting of the company’s=
shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange as soon as practically possible.=0D=0AThe=
acquisition remains subject to regulatory review in Brazil; however, clearance=
in Brazil is not a condition to closing. =0D=0A###=0D=0AMedia and Analyst=
Opportunities:=0D=0AMarthin De Beer and Fredrik Halvorsen will host two=
webcast discussions to outline Cisco’s video vision, Cisco and TANDBERG=
coming together and the formation of the combined TelePresence Technology=
Group. Both webcasts will cover the same material and are open to the public.=
For more information and to register for the webcasts, go to: =0D=0A2:00=
a.m. PT/10:00 a.m. GMT/11:00 a.m. CET: http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=3D206278&s=3D1&k=3D2DD2029C4FA3407244CCF559C3B171A2=
[http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=3D206278&s=3D1&k=3D2DD2029C4FA3407244CCF559C3B171A2]=
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=0D=0A=0D=0AUseful Links:=0D=0A. Video: Cisco TelePresence Vision: http://www.youtube.com/v/7ZFRC1ab-uk&hl=3Den&fs=3D1=
[http://www.youtube.com/v/7ZFRC1ab-uk&hl=3Den&fs=3D1]=0D=0A. For more information=
on Cisco TelePresence, visit: www.cisco.com/go/telepresence [http://www.cisco.com/go/telepresence]=
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=0D=0ATags / Keywords:=0D=0ACisco, TANDBERG, collaboration, TelePresence,=
video=0D=0AAbout Cisco Collaboration=0D=0AFrom award-winning IP communications=
to mobility, customer care, Web conferencing, messaging, enterprise social=
software, and interoperable telepresence experiences, Cisco brings together=
network-based, integrated collaboration solutions based on open standards.=
These solutions, as well as services from Cisco and our partners, are designed=
to help promote business growth, innovation and productivity. They also=
designed to help accelerate team performance, protect investments, and=
simplify the process of finding the right people and information.=0D=0AAbout=
Cisco Systems =0D=0ACisco, (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking=
that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate, this year=
celebrates 25 years of technology innovation, operational excellence and=
corporate social responsibility. Information about Cisco can be found at=
http://www.cisco.com [http://www.cisco.com/]. For ongoing news, please=
go to http://newsroom.cisco.com [http://newsroom.cisco.com/].=0D=0A# #=
#=0D=0ACisco, the Cisco logo, Cisco Systems and Cisco TelePresence are=
registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates=
in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks=
mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.=
The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between=
Cisco and any other company.=0D=0AThis document is Cisco Public Information.=
=0D=0AForward-Looking Statements =0D=0AThis release may be deemed to contain=
forward-looking statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions=
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements=
regarding the compulsory acquisition, the anticipated benefits for customers=
and partners, the anticipated beneficial impact on innovation, and TIP.=
Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions=
and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a=
variety of factors, including, among other things, the potential impact=
on the business of TANDBERG due to uncertainty relating to the acquisition,=
the retention of employees of TANDBERG and the ability of Cisco to successfully=
integrate TANDBERG and to achieve expected benefits, business and economic=
conditions and growth trends in the networking industry, customer markets=
and various geographic regions, global economic conditions and uncertainties=
in the geopolitical environment and other risk factors set forth in Cisco’s=
most recent report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on February 17, 2010.=
Any forward-looking statements in this release are based on limited information=
currently available to Cisco, which is subject to change, and Cisco will=
not necessarily update the information.=0D=0APress Contacts: =0D=0ACisco=
International:=0D=0AHeather Dickinson=0D=0A+44 (0)20 8824 6049=0D=0Ahdickins@cisco.com=
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=0D=0A+1 408 424 0206=0D=0Akcarvell@cisco.com [mailto:kcarvell@cisco.com]=
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=0D=0ACopyright=A9 2007 TANDBERG =0D=0A1212 Avenue of the Americas. 24th=
Floor. New York, NY 10036 +212.692.6500 =0D=0APhilip Pedersens vei 20.=
1366. Lysaker. Norway +47.67.125.125 =0D=0AContact a TANDBERG office near=
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TANDBERG Advanced Media Gateway is First to Enable HD Communication Between

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:02:29 +0000

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=0D=0A=0D=0ATANDBERG Advanced Media Gateway is First to Enable HD Communication Between=
=0D=0AMillions of Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2 Users and Standards-Based=
=0D=0AVideo and Telepresence Users=0D=0AGroundbreaking solution will drive=
greater demand for video in all sectors as more people are able to experience=
business-quality visual collaboration=0D=0A=0D=0ANEW YORK and OSLO, Norway=
(March 23, 2010) - Today, TANDBERG [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3D4a41604020474c88bbbdff1a0b140473]=AE=
(OSLO: TAA.OL) announced its groundbreaking Advanced Media Gateway [http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-network-infrastructure/advanced-media-gateway.jsp?elq=3D4a41604020474c88bbbdff1a0b140473],=
the first and only solution that seamlessly enables millions of Microsoft=
Office Communicator 2007 R2 users to connect and collaborate in high-definition=
(HD) with other standards-based video and telepresence users. When combined=
with the award-winning TANDBERG Video Communication Server [http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-network-infrastructure/video-communication-server.jsp?elq=3D4a41604020474c88bbbdff1a0b140473](VCS),=
the Advanced Media Gateway offers scalable and resilient high-definition=
video access to the entire enterprise from familiar business tools, exponentially=
increasing the value of existing video and collaboration investments.=0D=0A”The=
Advanced Media Gateway is a significant step in delivering on our vision=
to provide business-quality video access for everyone,” said Fredrik Halvorsen,=
TANDBERG CEO. “By enabling ubiquitous HD video between Microsoft Office=
Communicator 2007 R2 and standards-based video, we are helping companies=
leverage their existing collaboration infrastructure to deliver an optimal=
video experience to everyone from familiar tools. This is critical for=
creating an open video community where individuals and teams can easily=
collaborate in high-definition.” =0D=0AThe Advanced Media Gateway is a=
major milestone in the broader TANDBERG collaboration strategy [http://www.tandberg.com/unified-communications.jsp?elq=3D4a41604020474c88bbbdff1a0b140473]=
to enable organizations to increase the value of their existing unified=
communications (UC) investments. It is the only product in the industry=
that can transcode Microsoft’s Real Time Video (RTV) format to the industry=
standard H.264, essential for enabling HD video and audio interoperability=
between Office Communicator 2007 R2 and other standards-based systems.=
Used in combination with the TANDBERG VCS and the TANDBERG PrecisionHD=
USB Camera [http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-telepresence-peripherals/hd-usb-camera.jsp?elq=3D4a41604020474c88bbbdff1a0b140473]=
- optimized for Office Communicator 2007 R2 to offer up to 720p30 high-definition=
- companies can quickly and easily realize the benefits of uncompromised=
visual collaboration. =0D=0A”As a top global law firm with talent dispersed=
around the world, easy access to high-quality visual communication is critical=
for us to best collaborate with each other and serve our clients,” said=
TANDBERG customer, Patrick Tisdale, CIO of Orrick. “Immediate client access=
to Orrick’s expertise is often critical to our ability to successfully=
address our clients’ legal challenges. By seamlessly integrating high-definition=
video into our existing Microsoft platform, the Advanced Media Gateway=
helps us significantly increase our lawyers and business professionals=
face time with each other and clients, while reducing travel and streamlining=
consultations. Giving our entire firm the ability to connect inside and=
outside of our network in the best quality makes it much easier to hire=
the best experts, regardless of location, and provide clients with immediate=
face-to-face counsel and access to our vast pool of dispersed specialists.”=
=0D=0A”TANDBERG clearly recognizes the power that unified communications=
has for driving video throughout the enterprise. However, one of the challenges=
enterprises face with mass video adoption is interoperability between desktop=
video, and high-definition group video and telepresence environments,”=
said Brent Kelly, senior analyst and partner, Wainhouse Research. “Tandberg’s=
Advanced Media Gateway embodies a well-conceived strategy and an innovative=
solution to instantly enable the millions of desktops running Microsoft=
Office Communicator 2007 R2 to interoperate with - and properly display=
on - high-definition video and telepresence units. This solution by TANDBERG=
will inevitably drive greater video usage in all sectors as people experience=
business-quality visual collaboration between Microsoft desktops and group=
systems that was previously not possible.”=0D=0ATo see a demonstration=
of the TANDBERG Advanced Media Gateway solution and hear more about the=
TANDBERG collaboration strategy, visit booth #401 at VoiceCon 2010 from=
March 22 - March 25. The Advanced Media Gateway is currently available=
for purchase. =0D=0AFor more information on TANDBERG, please visit www.TANDBERG.com=
[http://www.TANDBERG.com] or contact info@TANDBERG.com [mailto:info@TANDBERG.com].=
Stay up-to-date on the latest company news by connecting with TANDBERG=
on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/pages/TANDBERG-Video-Conferencing/7321245862?elq=3D4a41604020474c88bbbdff1a0b140473]=
and Twitter [http://twitter.com/TANDBERG_Video?elq=3D4a41604020474c88bbbdff1a0b140473].=
=0D=0A=0D=0AABOUT TANDBERG=0D=0ATANDBERG is the leading provider of telepresence=
[http://www.tandberg.com/products/telepresence.jsp?elq=3D4a41604020474c88bbbdff1a0b140473],=
high-definition video conferencing [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3D4a41604020474c88bbbdff1a0b140473]=
and mobile video products and services. The Company has dual headquarters=
in New York and Oslo. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and=
software for video, voice and data communication. The Company provides=
sales, support and value-added services in more than 90 countries worldwide.=
TANDBERG is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker=
TAA.OL. Please visit www.tandberg.com [http://www.tandberg.com/] for more=
information.=0D=0A=0D=0ATANDBERG is a registered trademark or trademark=
in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks are property=
of their respective owners.=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0ACopyright=A9 2007 TANDBERG=
=0D=0A1212 Avenue of the Americas. 24th Floor. New York, NY 10036 +212.692.6500=
=0D=0APhilip Pedersens vei 20. 1366. Lysaker. Norway +47.67.125.125 =0D=0AContact=
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TANDBERG Callway is the First Subscription-Based Hosted Service that Provides

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=0D=0A=0D=0A TANDBERG Callway is the First Subscription-Based Hosted Service that=
Provides Business-Quality Video for Small Deployments =0D=0ANew low-cost,=
‘plug-and-play’ solution offers true high-definition video collaboration=
=0D=0A=0D=0ANEW YORK, NY (March 23, 2010) - Continuing to lead the way in=
enabling video access for everyone, TANDBERG [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3Dc83a4ec16b364666bcf3634f3e726b31]=AE=
(OSLO: TAA.OL) today introduced Callway [http://www.tandberg.com/callway?elq=3Dc83a4ec16b364666bcf3634f3e726b31];=
the first low cost subscription-based hosted service to deliver high-definition=
video and voice communications across the internet. Callway, initially=
available in the U.S., is designed for businesses interested in video deployments=
of 10 or fewer endpoints. Callway is affordable, includes full customer=
support, can be installed in minutes and needs no IT resources to get started.=
=0D=0A”As video communication becomes more pervasive, access to high-definition=
video capabilities is critical,” said, Larry Satterfield, president of=
Americas Commercial for TANDBERG. “With Callway, we’re simplifying access=
to video collaboration for companies in need of small-scale deployments.=
The service provides an intuitive user experience, is easy to set up with=
simple plug-and-play connectivity, and leverages the customer’s existing=
broadband. This type of low cost service is a major step toward ensuring=
video access for everyone.”=0D=0APurchasing a Callway subscription works=
much like purchasing a mobile phone subscription. Customers work with a=
TANDBERG Partner to select their preferred video endpoints and then the=
Partner activates the service, which automatically supplies the customer=
with a local phone number for each system. The customer can immediately=
begin making video and voice calls to any other Callway subscriber, any=
other standards-based video conferencing and telepresence [http://www.tandberg.com/telepresence?elq=3Dc83a4ec16b364666bcf3634f3e726b31]=
system provisioned for external calling, and any domestic landline or cell=
phone. Callway’s low monthly subscription cost, ease-of-use and technical=
support make it the ideal solution for small businesses to take advantage=
of the benefits of visual collaboration.=0D=0A”Callway enables us to provide=
a flexible video conferencing solution that delivers industry leading service=
and products to a customer base that has previously not been served,” said=
Ken Zorzi, President and founder of KBZ Communications, Inc., a TANDBERG=
Partner. “This is another innovative solution from TANDBERG that helps=
ensure all businesses have access to high-quality video and TANDBERG Partners=
have attractive options to expand their customer base.”=0D=0AEndpoints=
currently available through Callway:=0D=0A* =0D=0ATANDBERG E20 [http://www.tandberg.com/personal-video-conferencing/video-voip-E20.jsp?elq=3Dc83a4ec16b364666bcf3634f3e726b31]=
- The only business-quality IP video phone in the market bridging the video=
and voice worlds at the desk =0D=0A=0D=0A* =0D=0ATANDBERG Profile 42″=
with Codec C20 [http://www.tandberg.com/products/video_systems/tandberg-profile.jsp?elq=3Dc83a4ec16b364666bcf3634f3e726b31]=
- Fully integrated high-definition video system that has a simple setup=
and is easy to use=0D=0A=0D=0A* =0D=0ATANDBERG QuickSet C20Plus [http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-integrators/tandberg-quick-set-c20.jsp?elq=3Dc83a4ec16b364666bcf3634f3e726b31]=
- Easy to install plug-and-play video set top designed with small businesses=
in mind=0D=0A=0D=0A* =0D=0ATANDBERG Codec C40 [http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-integrators/1080p-hd-video-codec-c40.jsp?elq=3Dc83a4ec16b364666bcf3634f3e726b31]=
- Ideal codec for multi-participant video conferences from any meeting=
room=0D=0A=0D=0ATANDBERG will showcase Callway at VoiceCon 2010 in Orlando,=
Fla. in booth #401 from March 23-25. The Callway pilot will begin in the=
U.S. at the end of April 2010 and is by invitation-only. Callway will be=
publicly available in the U.S. in Q3 2010. =0D=0AFor more information on=
TANDBERG, please visit www.TANDBERG.com [http://www.TANDBERG.com] or contact=
info@TANDBERG.com [mailto:info@TANDBERG.com]. Stay up-to-date on the latest=
company news by connecting with TANDBERG on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/pages/TANDBERG-Video-Conferencing/7321245862?elq=3Dc83a4ec16b364666bcf3634f3e726b31]=
and Twitter [http://twitter.com/TANDBERG_Video?elq=3Dc83a4ec16b364666bcf3634f3e726b31].=
=0D=0A=0D=0AABOUT TANDBERG=0D=0ATANDBERG is the leading provider of telepresence=
[http://www.tandberg.com/products/telepresence.jsp?elq=3Dc83a4ec16b364666bcf3634f3e726b31],=
high-definition video conferencing [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3Dc83a4ec16b364666bcf3634f3e726b31]=
and mobile video products and services. The Company has dual headquarters=
in New York and Oslo. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and=
software for video, voice and data communication. The Company provides=
sales, support and value-added services in more than 90 countries worldwide.=
TANDBERG is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker=
TAA.OL. Please visit www.tandberg.com [http://www.tandberg.com/] for more=
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of their respective owners.=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0ACopyright=A9 2007 TANDBERG=
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Revolutionary TANDBERG EX90 Extends the Award-Winning TANDBERG Telepresence

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:06:20 +0000

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=0D=0A=0D=0ARevolutionary TANDBERG EX90 Extends the Award-Winning =0D=0ATANDBERG=
Telepresence Experience to the Desk =0D=0ACrystal clear HD quality and=
cutting-edge touch screen interface enable a lifelike and simple personal=
telepresence experience for executives and experts=0D=0A=0D=0ANEW YORK=
and OSLO, Norway (March 18, 2010) - Today, TANDBERG [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3D9e9ba422440c4fd787264cbad0ff5ef4]=AE=
(OSLO: TAA.OL) launched the EX90 [http://www.tandberg.com/personal-telepresence-ex90.jsp?elq=3D9e9ba422440c4fd787264cbad0ff5ef4],=
a revolutionary personal telepresence solution that extends the award-winning=
TANDBERG Telepresence in-person experience to individuals at their desks=
or home offices. The EX90 integrates the superior audio and visual quality=
and signature touch screen interface of TANDBERG Telepresence [http://www.tandberg.com/telepresence?elq=3D9e9ba422440c4fd787264cbad0ff5ef4]=
into a sleek desktop solution that will change the way executives and experts=
communicate and collaborate.=0D=0A”Business driven by emails and phone=
calls is a thing of the past. Today’s executives do not have time to wait=
for answers, or to be misunderstood. They must be able to connect face-to-face=
with anyone at anytime, at a moment’s notice, to accelerate decisions and=
drive business in real time,” said Fredrik Halvorsen, TANDBERG CEO. “The=
EX90 enables executives to engage with customers, experts and employees=
as if they were sitting across the desk. This highly versatile system is=
built for the executive experience - with a sleekly designed large HD display=
for natural interaction that is also incredibly simple to use.”=0D=0AThe=
EX90 easily connects in full 1080p30 resolution to any standards-based=
[http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-learning-center/interoperability-open-standards.jsp?elq=3D9e9ba422440c4fd787264cbad0ff5ef4]=
video or telepresence system with TANDBERG inTouch, a first-of-its-kind=
8″ touch screen interface. Based on the signature TANDBERG Telepresence=
touch screen technology, inTouch simplifies making video calls, sharing=
content and accessing advanced features with the glide of a finger, eliminating=
the need for a remote. Moreover, the EX90 has MultiSite, which allows executives=
to add two other participants to any call and the large 24″ HD screen ensures=
they are easily viewable. The EX90 can seamlessly double as a PC monitor=
and has a handset for audio, streamlining executives’ communications and=
their desks. =0D=0A”TANDBERG’s new EX90 sets new standards for personal=
Telepresence on the desktop. It’s a natural extension of the immersive=
TANDBERG Telepresence Suites. We rely on TANDBERG Telepresence and HD video=
conferencing for instant ‘in-person’ access to drive critical meetings=
and make decisions,” said Steve Henderson, Program Manager for Varian Medical=
Systems, the world’s leading manufacturer of medical devices and software=
for treating cancer and other medical conditions. “Connecting and collaborating=
from my desk in the same high quality is very easy and intuitive with inTouch.=
The advanced features and similarity to other familiar touch screen technology=
puts everything I need for a rich experience right at my fingertips helping=
me to accomplish much more than if I was just on a conference call, or=
even traditional video conferencing.” =0D=0AFor a tailored total collaboration=
experience, users have the flexibility to add a second monitor to the EX90=
to preserve the face-to-face personal telepresence experience while sharing=
data or multimedia at the same time on the other screen. In addition to=
capturing high-definition video, the built in PrecisionHD Camera tilts=
90 degrees enabling users to share sketches, blueprints, X-rays and other=
documents, as well as objects like fabric swatches or models. Combined=
with the ability to easily add cameras, multimedia devices and other peripherals=
[http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-telepresence-peripherals.jsp?elq=3D9e9ba422440c4fd787264cbad0ff5ef4],=
the EX90 is an ideal solution for true collaboration in any industry setting.=
=0D=0A”Telepresence isn’t just about the room set up or number of screens.=
It’s about the ability to reproduce the valued characteristics of a face-to-face=
meeting or other similar form of direct human interaction,” said Dominic=
Dodd, Frost & Sullivan. “The EX90 does this by bringing the high-quality,=
natural experience of TANDBERG Telepresence to the desktop in a very attractive=
solution that makes communicating with other video and telepresence users=
simple. It also incorporates familiar business collaboration tools and=
features to streamline the overall experience and help drive efficiencies.”=
=0D=0AThe EX90 is currently available for purchase. For more information,=
please visit www.tandberg.com [http://www.tandberg.com] or email info@tandberg.com=
[mailto:info@tandberg.com]. TANDBERG will be showcasing the EX90 at VoiceCon=
in Orlando, Fla. in booth #401 from March 22-25. Stop by for a live demonstration=
and to see how the EX90 fits into the TANDBERG Total Telepresence [http://www.tandberg.com/collateral/product_brochures/total-telepresence-solution-sheet.pdf?elq=3D9e9ba422440c4fd787264cbad0ff5ef4]=
solution.=0D=0AStay up-to-date on the latest company news by connecting=
with TANDBERG on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/pages/TANDBERG-Video-Conferencing/7321245862?elq=3D9e9ba422440c4fd787264cbad0ff5ef4]=
and Twitter [http://twitter.com/TANDBERG_Video?elq=3D9e9ba422440c4fd787264cbad0ff5ef4].=
=0D=0A=0D=0AABOUT TANDBERG=0D=0ATANDBERG is the leading provider of telepresence=
[http://www.tandberg.com/products/telepresence.jsp?elq=3D9e9ba422440c4fd787264cbad0ff5ef4],=
high-definition video conferencing [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3D9e9ba422440c4fd787264cbad0ff5ef4]=
and mobile video products and services. The Company has dual headquarters=
in New York and Oslo. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and=
software for video, voice and data communication. The Company provides=
sales, support and value-added services in more than 90 countries worldwide.=
TANDBERG is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker=
TAA.OL. Please visit www.tandberg.com [http://www.tandberg.com/] for more=
information.=0D=0A=0D=0ATANDBERG is a registered trademark or trademark=
in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks are property=
of their respective owners.=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0ACopyright=A9 2007 TANDBERG=
=0D=0A1212 Avenue of the Americas. 24th Floor. New York, NY 10036 +212.692.6500=
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TANDBERG PrecisionHD USB Camera and Profile Series Win Coveted iF Product

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=0D=0A=0D=0ATANDBERG PrecisionHD USB Camera and Profile Series Win Coveted iF Product=
Design Awards=0D=0APrecisionHD USB Camera Takes Home a “Design Oscar”=0D=0A=
=0D=0ANEW YORK and OSLO, Norway (March 2, 2010) - TANDBERG [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0]=AE=
(OSLO: TAA.OL) today announced its PrecisionHD USB camera [http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-telepresence-peripherals/hd-usb-camera.jsp?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0]=
and Profile Series [http://www.tandberg.com/products/video_systems/tandberg-profile.jsp?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0]=
products have been recognized by the prestigious iF (International Forum)=
Product Design Awards during a ceremony at CeBIT, the world’s foremost=
tradeshow for the digital industry. Selected from among 2,495 nominations,=
the TANDBERG PrecisionHD USB camera received a coveted Gold Award, bestowed=
on the best 50 entries, and the Profile Series received an iF Product Design=
Award in the audio/video category.=0D=0A”The PrecisionHD USB Camera and=
the Profile Series are products of a truly collaborative process among=
designers and engineers spanning several countries. This distinction from=
the iF Product Design Awards council is a validation of their hard work=
and innovation,” said Snorre Kjesbu, TANDBERG SVP, Endpoint Product Division.=
“We are very proud to be chosen for this honor from among such a large=
group of worthy nominations.”=0D=0AThe annual iF Design Awards cover all=
areas of product design and have served as a platform for design-relevant=
innovations since 1953. Recognized as the most prestigious international=
product design awards, the iF Awards provide a renowned and reliable indicator=
of outstanding quality in design. Judged by distinguished experts, the=
best products receive an iF seal of outstanding design quality. The best=
of the best are awarded with an iF Gold Award, known as the “Design Oscars.”=
=0D=0AThe PrecisionHD USB camera [http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-telepresence-peripherals/hd-usb-camera.jsp?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0]=
is the first and only high-definition camera designed to provide the optimal=
experience for mobile and PC video communications in a business environment.=
It is the only webcam to offer 720p high definition with 30 frames per=
second for business-quality video communications and is fully optimized=
for TANDBERG Movi [http://www.tandberg.com/personal-video-conferencing/pc-mac-video-movi.jsp?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0]=
and Microsoft Office Communicator R2. =0D=0AThe TANDBERG Profile Series=
[http://www.tandberg.com/products/video_systems/tandberg-profile.jsp?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0]=
delivers a range of completely integrated, high-definition video conferencing=
systems that are fully interoperable [http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-learning-center/interoperability-open-standards.jsp?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0]=
with any standards-based video conferencing or telepresence [http://www.tandberg.com/telepresence?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0]=
system as well as unified communications platforms such as Microsoft Office=
Communicator. Each system is designed for a consistent user experience=
and offers 1080p HD on high-quality large screens ranging from 42″ to 65″=
to maximize team collaboration from any room environment. The flexibility=
and intuitiveness of the Profile Series helps drive the benefits of group=
video collaboration throughout the organization.=0D=0AThe PrecisionHD USB=
Camera is currently featured in the iF product design award exhibition,=
open to the public each year from March through September at the Hanover=
exhibition center in Germany. For more information about the PrecisionHD=
USB Camera and the Profile Series, visit www.tandberg.com [http://www.tandberg.com/]=
or email info@tandberg.com [mailto:info@tandberg.com]. =0D=0AStay up-to-date=
on the latest company news by connecting with TANDBERG on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/pages/TANDBERG-Video-Conferencing/7321245862?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0]=
and Twitter [http://twitter.com/TANDBERG_Video?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0].=
=0D=0A=0D=0AABOUT TANDBERG=0D=0ATANDBERG is the leading provider of telepresence=
[http://www.tandberg.com/products/telepresence.jsp?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0],=
high-definition video conferencing [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3D30b6943a2c144607a4594cddb901b5a0]=
and mobile video products and services. The Company has dual headquarters=
in New York and Oslo. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and=
software for video, voice and data communication. The Company provides=
sales, support and value-added services in more than 90 countries worldwide.=
TANDBERG is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker=
TAA.OL. Please visit www.tandberg.com [http://www.tandberg.com/] for more=
information.=0D=0A=0D=0ATANDBERG is a registered trademark or trademark=
in the U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks are property=
of their respective owners.=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0ACopyright=A9 2007 TANDBERG=
=0D=0A1212 Avenue of the Americas. 24th Floor. New York, NY 10036 +212.692.6500=
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TANDBERG PrecisionHD USB Camera and Profile Series Win Coveted iF Product

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TANDBERG Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:43:57 +0000

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=0D=0A=0D=0ATANDBERG Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results =0D=0ARevenue of 270.0=
MUSD and Operating Profit of 60.0 MUSD in 4Q09=0D=0AOSLO and NEW YORK,=
February 18, 2010 - TANDBERG=AE (OSLO: TAA.OL), today announced unaudited=
financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. =0D=0AOverview=
of 4Q09:=0D=0A=0D=0A* =0D=0ARevenue of 270.0 MUSD (+20%) with record performance=
in all Theatres=0D=0A=0D=0A* =0D=0AOperating profit of 60.0 MUSD (+14%)=
=0D=0A=0D=0A* =0D=0ACash balance of 306.6 MUSD and no debt =0D=0A=0D=0A*=
=0D=0ANo disruption to organization and partner base from pending Cisco=
transaction=0D=0A=0D=0A* =0D=0ATANDBERG first company to demonstrate immersive=
three-screen telepresence interoperability with Cisco TelePresence as well=
as High Definition interoperability with Microsoft Office Communicator=
R2 =0D=0A=0D=0AFINANCIALS=0D=0AFourth quarter revenues were 270.0 MUSD=
compared with 225.5 MUSD in the same quarter last year, representing 20%=
year-over-year growth. Gross margin for the quarter was 65.3%, compared=
with 66.6% in the same quarter last year. Selling, General & Administrative=
(SG&A) expenses for 4Q09 totaled 101.4 MUSD, compared with 85.3 MUSD in=
4Q08. Operating profit was 60.0 MUSD compared with 52.8 MUSD in the same=
quarter last year. =0D=0AFor the full year, revenue totaled 902.6 MUSD=
in 2009 compared with 808.8 MUSD in 2008, or 12% growth. Operating profit=
was 193.8 MUSD for 2009 and 176.7 MUSD for 2008.=0D=0AThe Company generated=
cash flow from operations of 75.1 MUSD in the quarter, which after a net=
cash outflow from investments of 14.2 MUSD, gave a total cash inflow of=
60.9 MUSD. As of December 31, the Company had a cash balance of 306.6 MUSD,=
no debt, and an equity ratio of 64.0%. =0D=0A=0D=0AFINANCIAL TABLES=0D=0AClick=
for financial tables [http://www.tandberg.com/collateral/ir/qr_2009_q4.pdf?elq=3De165e9206ddd4d7cba143233c8931c17].=
=0D=0A=0D=0AOPERATIONS=0D=0AReviewing fourth quarter results, Fredrik Halvorsen,=
Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Consistent execution in the field and=
year-end spending drove results for the fourth quarter. Importantly, the=
Company’s continued investments in its employees, partners and product=
portfolio have positioned the Company to drive market expansion. Throughout=
2009, TANDBERG continued to hire and train employees, and supported the=
growth of its partners through channel-specific training programs and by=
providing access to 29 state-of-the-art demonstration centers. Investments=
in total solution selling, along with JITC certification of industry-leading=
network products, resulted in strong network growth for the year. In addition,=
continuing its commitment to open standards and interoperability, TANDBERG=
demonstrated high-definition interoperability between standards-based video=
and telepresence systems and Microsoft Office Communicator R2. The Company=
was also the first to demonstrate immersive three-screen telepresence interoperability=
with Cisco TelePresence for expanded company-to-company collaboration.=
=0D=0AIn 2009, TANDBERG and its partners continued to outgrow the rest of=
the industry with no disruption from the pending Cisco transaction. TANDBERG=
employees are looking forward to joining the Cisco organization, bringing=
greater innovation to the market and accelerating the adoption of video=
and telepresence. The transaction is expected to close in the first half=
of calendar 2010.”=0D=0A=0D=0AMARKETS=0D=0AIn 4Q09, TANDBERG sold 19,289=
endpoints compared with 17,584 endpoint units in the same quarter last=
year, a 10% year-on-year increase. Revenue from network products grew 39%,=
accounting for 25% of group revenues. The Company saw record performance=
from all three Theatres. =0D=0A=0D=0AAMERICAS =0D=0ARevenue in the Americas=
during 4Q09 totaled 129.8 MUSD compared with 108.9 MUSD the same quarter=
last year. The quarter results reflected strong Commercial sector performance,=
particularly in the Northeast region, and good execution from a highly=
motivated sales force. =0D=0AAcross the Theatre, total solution selling=
delivered strong infrastructure sales, with recommendations from the installed=
base becoming a major source of new business. Strong momentum and C-level=
participation drove new adopters in telepresence. Sales force productivity=
was at an all time high, driven by an experienced team and continued strong=
investment. Public Sector realignment was also a factor, with customers=
experiencing synergies from the combined Federal and State & Local, Education=
and Medical (SLEM) organizations. In addition, the Company’s loyal base=
of partners increased investment in the business.=0D=0AThe Americas team=
will continue its strong focus on field execution and ramp up investments=
in selected verticals and geographies.=0D=0A=0D=0AEMEA=0D=0ARevenue in=
EMEA during 4Q09 totaled 110.1 MUSD, compared with 91.0 MUSD in the same=
quarter last year. France, Benelux and Russia performed particularly well,=
while Central Eastern Europe continued to experience a challenging climate.=
The highly motivated EMEA sales force executed well, with no disruption=
from the Cisco announcement.=0D=0ASolution selling resulted in strong network=
and service sales, while the telepresence customer base also drove net=
new infrastructure revenue. All four partner groups grew revenue in the=
quarter, with particularly strong performances from Videoconferencing Specialists=
and Service Providers.=0D=0AThe EMEA team will continue to focus on partner=
development.=0D=0A=0D=0AASIA PACIFIC =0D=0ARevenue in APAC during 4Q09=
totaled 30.1 MUSD, compared with 25.6 MUSD in the same quarter last year.=
=0D=0ANorth Asia had solid execution across China and Japan with the right=
team and leadership in place. Continued investment in the channel and the=
organization led to several defining wins in the region.=0D=0ASouth Asia=
had a solid quarter with strong traction across the region in healthcare,=
finance and defense, including several key telepresence wins. The region=
also saw strong momentum in its partner base.=0D=0ABuild out of the team=
and partner base remains the priority for the APAC Theatre.=0D=0A=0D=0AMARKET=
EXPANSION=0D=0ATANDBERG has set out to build a global video community,=
where everyone has access to high quality video. In order to achieve this=
goal, systems must be interoperable for company-to-company communication.=
TANDBERG has consistently been the first to deliver the most advanced interoperability=
solutions to the market, and was the first to demonstrate immersive three-screen=
telepresence interoperability with Cisco TelePresence, as well as High=
Definition interoperability with Microsoft Office Communicator R2. (View=
video: http://www.tandberg.com/media/index.jsp?id=3D1518 [http://www.tandberg.com/media/index.jsp?id=3D1518])=
=0D=0A=0D=0ATRANSACTION UPDATE ON CISCO ACQUISITION=0D=0ATANDBERG has undertaken=
the required regulatory filings in all jurisdictions. As previously communicated,=
the transaction is anticipated to close during the first half of 2010.=
Payment to shareholders who have tendered is anticipated within 14 days=
after the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions to the offer, including=
applicable regulatory approvals. =0D=0AOSLO and NEW YORK, February 18,=
2010=0D=0AThe Board of Directors of TANDBERG asa=0D=0AJan Chr. Opsahl (sign.)=
=0D=0AChairman=0D=0AFredrik Halvorsen (sign.)=0D=0AChief Executive Officer=
=0D=0A=0D=0ACONTACT DETAILS=0D=0AWhile today’s financials release will not=
be accompanied by a live presentation, a PowerPoint presentation can be=
found on the Company’s website, www.tandberg.com [http://www.tandberg.com/].=
=0D=0AFirst quarter results will be made available on April 22, 2010 at=
5:45 pm CET / 11:45 am ET. For further information, please contact Chiyo=
Utsumi, ph. +44 7787 27 8800 / chiyo.utsumi@tandberg.com [mailto:chiyo.utsumi@tandberg.com]=
or Geir Olsen, geir.olsen@tandberg.com [mailto:geir.olsen@tandberg.com].=
=0D=0A=0D=0AFINANCIAL TABLES=0D=0AClick for full press release plus financial=
tables [http://www.tandberg.com/collateral/ir/qr_2009_q4.pdf?elq=3De165e9206ddd4d7cba143233c8931c17].=
=0D=0A=0D=0AFINANCIAL STATEMENTS - BASIS FOR PREPARATION=0D=0AThe enclosed=
consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance=
with IAS 34, “Interim Financial Reporting”. =0D=0A=0D=0ASIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING=
POLICIES=0D=0AThe accounting policies and methods of computation used in=
the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with the policies=
used in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31,=
2008, revised for new standards and interpretations adopted for 2009 as=
explained in note 1 to the 2008 annual financial statements. The enclosed=
consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction=
with the 2008 annual financial statements, which include a full description=
of the Group’s accounting policies.=0D=0A=0D=0AABOUT TANDBERG=0D=0ATANDBERG=
is the leading provider of telepresence, high-definition videoconferencing=
and mobile video products and services. The Company has dual headquarters=
in New York and Oslo. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and=
software for video, voice and data communication. The Company provides=
sales, support and value-added services in more than 90 countries worldwide.=
TANDBERG is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker=
TAA.OL. Please visit www.tandberg.com [http://www.tandberg.com/] for more=
information.=0D=0ATANDBERG is a registered trademark or trademark in the=
U.S. and certain other countries. All other trademarks are property of=
their respective owners.=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0ACopyright=A9 2007 TANDBERG=
=0D=0A1212 Avenue of the Americas. 24th Floor. New York, NY 10036 +212.692.6500=
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TANDBERG to Webcast/Conference Call Fourth Quarter (Q4) 2009 Earnings Review

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=0D=0A=0D=0ATANDBERG to Webcast/Conference Call Fourth Quarter (Q4)=
2009 Earnings Review=0D=0ANEW YORK and OSLO, Norway (February 11, 2010) - TANDBERG [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3Dac00198e6c0a489ca9c33688d4f8c81b]=AE=
(OSLO: TAA.OL), the global leader in telepresence, high definition video=
conferencing and mobile video solutions, has scheduled a live webcast/conference=
call February 18, 2010 at 11:45 AM (Eastern Time) or 5:45 PM (Central European=
Time) to discuss fiscal fourth quarter (Q4) 2009 results. A PowerPoint=
presentation will accompany the webcast/conference call. =0D=0A=0D=0ATo=
participate via Internet or phone:=0D=0A=0D=0Ahttps://tandbergevents.webex.com=
[https://tandbergevents.webex.com/]=0D=0A+1.800.510.9723 (U.S.=
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(international)=0D=0APasscode: TANDBERG=0D=0A=0D=0AParticipants are encouraged=
to download the streaming media software required for the Internet broadcast=
in advance of the call. =0D=0A=0D=0AThe earnings announcement will take=
place in Oslo,=
Norway,=
at the DnB NOR Auditorium, Aker Brygge, Stranden 21. To participate in=
person please RSVP to TANDBERG at + 47 67 125 125 or by e-mail: reception@tandberg.com=
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high-definition video conferencing [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3Dac00198e6c0a489ca9c33688d4f8c81b]=
and mobile video products and services with dual headquarters in New York=
and Norway. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and software=
for video, voice and data. The company provides sales, support and value-added=
services in more than 90 countries worldwide. TANDBERG is publicly traded=
on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TAA.OL. Please visit www.tandberg.com=
[http://www.tandberg.com/] for more information.=0D=0ATANDBERG is a trademark=
or registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All other product=
and company names here in may be trademarks of their respective owners.=
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Cisco and TANDBERG Provide Technology Roadmap Update Prior to Transaction

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:10:17 +0000

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=0D=0A=0D=0ACisco and TANDBERG Provide Technology Roadmap Update Prior to Transaction=
Close=0D=0A=0D=0ASAN JOSE, Calif., NEW YORK, and OSLO, Norway, February=
9, 2010 - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and TANDBERG (OSLO: TAA.OL) today provided=
details about the integrated product portfolio that will be unveiled after=
the close of Cisco’s voluntary public cash offer to acquire all outstanding=
shares in TANDBERG. Cisco and TANDBERG remain competitors until close.=
The companies anticipate regulatory approval in the first half of calendar=
year 2010.=0D=0A=0D=0ACisco and TANDBERG believe that competition and industry=
expansion is best fostered through open standards and interoperability.=
Following the close, Cisco will create an open architecture that provides=
greater interoperability with TANDBERG and third-party systems. This integrated=
architecture will extend valuable features to customers such as One Button=
to Push and Continuous Presence, as well as integration with leading unified=
communications platforms. =0D=0A=0D=0AThe companies reiterated previously=
announced plans to form a Cisco TelePresence Technology Group that will=
retain and build on product lines from both companies once the transaction=
closes. The TelePresence Technology Group’s integrated portfolio will consist=
of the following product groups:=0D=0A=0D=0AImmersive TelePresence: The=
flagship Cisco TelePresence System 3000 series, including the Cisco TelePresence=
System 3000/3010 and Cisco TelePresence System 3200/3210, will continue=
to serve as the optimized experience for scalable deployments. The TANDBERG=
Total Telepresence Solution, including the T3 and T1, will serve as the=
adaptive experience for a range of solutions including customized deployments.=
Shortly after completion of the acquisition, Cisco will deliver high-definition,=
immersive, multiscreen interoperability between these systems and other=
multiscreen systems.=0D=0A=0D=0AMultipurpose Room Systems: TANDBERG’s leading=
Profile Series will continue to deliver a broad range of options for customer=
choice in the meeting room, and the Cisco TelePresence System 1300 will=
complement the offering with a virtual in-person experience in a multipurpose=
conference room.=0D=0A=0D=0APersonal Systems: The strong portfolio of TANDBERG=
personal systems will remain, as will the Cisco TelePresence System 1100=
and Cisco TelePresence System 500. The unified set of products will meet=
the needs of individuals in the office, at home, and on the go.=0D=0A=0D=0APlatform=
Portfolio: TANDBERG’s C-series, MXP codecs, set-top systems, and PC video=
and high-definition cameras will serve as the foundation for extensive=
integration options. These offerings will continue to be available to integrators=
and their customers who choose to purchase customized systems that interoperate=
with current and future Cisco, TANDBERG, and third-party systems. =0D=0A=
=0D=0AInfrastructure: Both companies’ entire line of infrastructure products=
will continue to be available to integrators and customers. This includes,=
for example, the industry-leading Codian Multipoint Control Units (MCUs).=
The joint infrastructure portfolio will form the basis of the Cisco TelePresence=
architecture, will provide improved interoperability with competitive solutions,=
and will enable intercompany services and integration with Cisco’s and=
other companies’ digital media and collaboration solutions.=0D=0A=0D=0ATelePresence=
as a Service: Cisco TelePresence Exchange and Cisco TelePresence Public=
Suites offerings will continue to provide the ability to securely and scalably=
connect across organizational boundaries. Today, many service providers=
across the globe work with Cisco to deliver intercompany services that=
connect Cisco and other companies’ endpoints. =0D=0A=0D=0AIn addition to=
product group announcements, it has also been determined that the TANDBERG=
sales and channels organization will become a specialist sales team within=
Cisco after close in order to assure customers they will continue to benefit=
from the same trusted relationships they currently enjoy with Cisco or=
TANDBERG representatives.=0D=0A# # #=0D=0AAbout Cisco=0D=0ACisco (NASDAQ:=
CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people=
connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found=
at http://www.cisco.com [https://webmail.tandberg.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=3Dhttp://www.cisco.com/].=
For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com [https://webmail.tandberg.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=3Dhttp://newsroom.cisco.com/].=
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trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in=
the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned=
in this document are the property of their respective owners. The use of=
the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco=
and any other company.=0D=0AThis document is Cisco Public Information.=
=0D=0A=0D=0AAbout TANDBERG =0D=0ATANDBERG is the leading global provider=
of telepresence [http://www.tandberg.com/telepresence?elq=3De4913a56109f48b3b1866505ac5528c8],=
high-definition video conferencing [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3De4913a56109f48b3b1866505ac5528c8]=
and mobile video products and services with dual headquarters in New York=
and Norway. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and software=
for video, voice and data. The company provides sales, support and value-added=
services in more than 90 countries worldwide. TANDBERG is publicly traded=
on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TAA.OL. Please visit www.tandberg.com=
[http://www.tandberg.com/] for more information.=0D=0A=0D=0ATANDBERG is=
a trademark or registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All=
other product and company names here in may be trademarks of their respective=
owners.=0D=0A=0D=0AForward-Looking Statements=0D=0AThis release may be=
deemed to contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to the=
safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act=
of 1995, including Cisco’s intention to make a compulsory acquisition and=
to proceed with an application for a de-listing of the shares. Readers=
are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions=
and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a=
variety of factors, including, among other things, obtaining regulatory=
approval of the acquisition, the potential impact on the business of TANDBERG=
due to the uncertainty about the acquisition, the retention of employees=
of TANDBERG and the ability of Cisco to successfully integrate TANDBERG=
and to achieve expected benefits, business and economic conditions and=
growth trends in the networking industry, customer markets and various=
geographic regions, global economic conditions and uncertainties in the=
geopolitical environment and other risk factors set forth in Cisco’s most=
recent report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 18, 2009. Any=
forward-looking statements in this release are based on limited information=
currently available to Cisco, which is subject to change, and Cisco will=
not necessarily update the information. =0D=0A=0D=0APress Contacts:=0D=0AJean=
Rosauer=0D=0ATANDBERG =0D=0A+1 202 531 7966=0D=0AJean.Rosauer@tandberg.com=
[mailto:Jean.Rosauer@tandberg.com]=0D=0A=0D=0AJeannie McPherson=0D=0ATANDBERG=
=0D=0A+1 985 264 8887=0D=0AJeannie.McPherson@tandberg.com [mailto:Jeannie.McPherson@tandberg.com]=
=0D=0A=0D=0AAnalyst Contact:=0D=0ATolga Sakman=0D=0ATANDBERG =0D=0A+1 202=
445 6755=0D=0ATolga.Sakman@tandberg.com [mailto:Tolga.Sakman@tandberg.com]=
=0D=0A=0D=0AInvestor Relations Contact:=0D=0AGeir L. Olsen=0D=0ATANDBERG=
=0D=0A+44 7766 254 782=0D=0AGeir.Olsen@tandberg.com [mailto:Geir.Olsen@tandberg.com]=
=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0ACopyright=A9 2007 TANDBERG =0D=0A1212 Avenue of=
the Americas. 24th Floor. New York, NY 10036 +212.692.6500 =0D=0APhilip=
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TANDBERG Expands Award-Winning C Series Codec Platform with New C40

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=0D=0A=0D=0ATANDBERG Expands Award-Winning C Series Codec Platform with New C40 =
=0D=0ANew solution allows for greater scale to meet the needs of organizations=
of all sizes and broaden access to high-definition video from any meeting=
space=0D=0ANEW YORK and OSLO, Norway (February 2, 2010) - Today TANDBERG=
[http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3D08267104324144d5af97eec048784761] (OSLO:=
TAA.OL) announced it added the new Codec C40 [http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-integrators/1080p-hd-video-codec-c40.jsp?elq=3D08267104324144d5af97eec048784761]=
to its industry-leading C Series codec platform to allow even greater scale=
for high-definition video deployments. Based on the award-winning TANDBERG=
C90 [http://www.tandberg.com/telepresence-products/telepresence-engine-c90.jsp?elq=3D08267104324144d5af97eec048784761],=
the most advanced telepresence [http://www.tandberg.com/telepresence?elq=3D08267104324144d5af97eec048784761]=
and collaboration codec on the market, the C40 is designed to meet the=
needs of organizations of all sizes and broaden access to high-quality=
video conferencing and telepresence from any meeting space.=0D=0AIra Weinstein,=
analyst and partner at Wainhouse Research, said: “Many organizations are=
pursuing a tiered approach to video conferencing, using a combination of=
immersive telepresence suites, HD video conferencing systems and unified=
communications solutions. The C40 fits nicely into this approach by offering=
an affordable standards-compliant solution that can be integrated into=
any conference room or meeting space and increase accessibility to existing=
suites and endpoints.”=0D=0A=0D=0AThe C40 reflects TANDBERG’s commitment=
to making business-quality video available to everyone by offering up to=
1080p resolution, MultiSite capability, multiple microphones and audio=
inputs, and a full set of advanced APIs to meet the needs of integrators,=
all at a competitive price point. Furthermore, TANDBERG is the only vendor=
that supports individual transcoded MultiSite capability, which preserves=
video quality for all participants, unlike other systems that downgrade=
all call participants to the lowest common denominator.=0D=0A”In the new=
way of working, video conferencing and telepresence deliver the greatest=
benefits when they are accessible to everyone,” said Fredrik Halvorsen,=
TANDBERG CEO. “However, we recognize one size does not fit all. That is=
why TANDBERG continues to deliver interoperable HD solutions like the C40=
so that our customers, no matter their size or resources, have the greatest=
flexibility and the highest quality experience possible.”=0D=0AWith the=
addition of the C40, the TANDBERG C Series now includes four codecs designed=
to meet a range of needs. The C Series is also fully interoperable [http://www.tandberg.com/video-conferencing-learning-center/interoperability-open-standards.jsp?cid=3D04US060027001&elq=3D08267104324144d5af97eec048784761]=
with any standards-based video conferencing or telepresence system, and=
unified communications platforms such as Microsoft Office Communicator.=
=0D=0AVisit the following link to see a chart detailing the recommended=
applications and technical specifications for the TANDBERG C Series portfolio:=
www.tandberg.com/collateral//TANDBERG C Series Solution Sheet.pdf [http://www.tandberg.com/collateral//TANDBERG=
C Series Solution Sheet.pdf]=0D=0AThe C40 is currently available for purchase=
and will be on demo at the TANDBERG booth (number 4Q68 in Hall 4) at the=
Integrated Systems Europe [http://www.iseurope.org/?elq=3D08267104324144d5af97eec048784761]=
(ISE) event in Amsterdam, February 2-4, 2010. For more information about=
the TANDBERG C40, please visit www.tandberg.com [http://www.tandberg.com/]=
or contact moreinfo@TANDBERG.com [mailto:moreinfo@TANDBERG.com]. =0D=0AStay=
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=0D=0AAbout TANDBERG =0D=0ATANDBERG is the leading global provider of telepresence=
[http://www.tandberg.com/telepresence?elq=3D08267104324144d5af97eec048784761],=
high-definition video conferencing [http://www.tandberg.com?elq=3D08267104324144d5af97eec048784761]=
and mobile video products and services with dual headquarters in New York=
and Norway. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and software=
for video, voice and data. The company provides sales, support and value-added=
services in more than 90 countries worldwide. TANDBERG is publicly traded=
on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TAA.OL. Please visit www.tandberg.com=
[http://www.tandberg.com/] for more information.=0D=0ATANDBERG is a trademark=
or registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries. All other product=
and company names here in may be trademarks of their respective owners.=
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the Americas. 24th Floor. New York, NY 10036 +212.692.6500 =0D=0APhilip=
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